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John Gielgud

Acting

1.4 Popularity Apr 14, 1904 (96 years old) London, England

Sir Arthur John Gielgud, OM, CH, was an English actor, director, and producer. A descendant of the renowned Terry acting family, he achieved early international acclaim for his youthful, emotionally expressive Hamlet which broke box office records on Broadway in 1937. He was known for his beautiful ...

Biography

Sir Arthur John Gielgud, OM, CH, was an English actor, director, and producer. A descendant of the renowned Terry acting family, he achieved early international acclaim for his youthful, emotionally expressive Hamlet which broke box office records on Broadway in 1937. He was known for his beautiful speaking of verse and particularly for his warm and expressive voice, which his colleague Sir Alec Guinness likened to a silver trumpet muffled in silk. Gielgud is one of the few entertainers who have won an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award.

Filmography 189

2018
Nothing Like a Dame Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2016
Trouser Bar Movie

Writer

2011
Discovering Hamlet Movie

as King Hamlet's Ghost (archive footage)

2005
Revisiting Brideshead Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2001
Catastrophe Movie

as The Protagonist

1998
Elizabeth Movie

as The Pope

1998
The Tichborne Claimant Movie

as Cockburn

1998
Quest for Camelot Movie

as Merlin (voice)

1998
Merlin TV

as King Constant

1997
A Dance to the Music of Time TV

as St. John Clarke

1997
David Movie

as Stimme Gottes

1996
Hamlet Movie

as Priam

1996
The Portrait of a Lady Movie

as Mr. Touchett

1996
Looking for Richard Movie

as Self - Interviewee

1996
The Leopard Son Movie

as Narrator

1996
Shine Movie

as Cecil Parkes

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday April 14, 1904 (96 years old)
Died May 21, 2000
Place of Birth London, England
Also Known As Arthur John Gielgud, Sir John Gielgud, A Gentleman and 1 more
Years Active 1924 - 2018
Popularity 1.4
Career Stats
189 Total Credits
139 Movie Roles
45 TV Roles
7 Photos